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Red CroM Trench Work.
Red Cross surgeons ond orderlies
give first nld to the Svounded In little
underground dressing stations In the
front lino trenches. In these dark, wet
Iilnces, cold and lll-vcntllatcd, It is
sonietlmes necessary to perform mnjor
operations such as an amputation, for
Instance. War records In Franco show
that as many Red Cross workers as In
fantrymen are hilled by enemy flro In
the trendies. Red Cross Held service
requires courage of the highest order.
Soldiers have thu stimulation of fight
ing ami gMng I lie enemy shot for shot
and blow for blow. The others don't.
C. E. Convention
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Tho Christian Endeavor Convention
of the ninth district met in session at
Hud Clottd on June lb, 10 and 17th.
Everything was in readiness to receive
tho delegates on Friday evening. The
decorating committee had beautifully
decorated the Congregational churoii
with penants, banners, Mowers, charts
etc., In the red and white or C. E-
President Wilson's words of counsel
to'tho people tu be thrifty and curtail
waste during the war, have apparently
beett misunderstood in many quarters.
Newspaper reports show that there
is a tendency towards really dangerous
"economy". Public work is being
slowed down in some quarters; people
are curtailing their purchases and the
colors. Tho street was resplendent ell'ect is to check business, oven If
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Millions and millions of ttricken people In devastated Europe
mutt depend on the activity of the Red Cross society alone for the most
meager necessities of life Just enough to keep body and soul together.
The Red Cross organization Is the universal helping hand. But In
order to extend this hand to the sorrowing and afflicted, It must havs
your support In fact, If you would do your part to relieve the suffer
Ing In the world, you can do It most directly and efficiently through the
Red Cross, iecome a member today. Give one dollar two dollars
five dollars as much as you can.
that except to caro for such of Gen
eral Pershing's men as may need care.
Tho matter of sending Red Cross
supplies to Germany was brought up
ftl ATinilO UAIIIanAVO I In the recent Red Cross war council In
NAllUNO NUWAUAlO Washington. Charles D. Norton, one
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NOT AIDING ENEMY
TnftnHt Amnftnnna trhn tinvn hnnn
helping tho Red Cross have of late
fjccn malting anxious Inquiries as to I
(whether the humanity and thu neutral-'
My of the Red Cross would constrain It i
(to send food, medicines anu Hospital
units to GermnnyT t .-.. t
i "I wnnt to give to help our boys, and
jtho stricken people of France and IIul
Iglum and Serbia," many a one has
(written In; "but I don't feel llku doing
anything If tho Germans get part of It."
Americans need bo under no appro-
(tension. Not a cent of Red Cross con-1
Itrlhtitlons Is going to Germany, or has
(gone there since tho war was declared
'by tho United Stntes. General Per
ishing has gone to Europo to convey to '
jtho kaiser Uncle Sam's compliments in
Itho form of shells and American bay- '
.Quels. JwtUiqlteiLCrQSS haw.no ir.rt In
of the members, answered Inquiries
thus: ,.
"Tho answer Is exceedingly simple.
We do not purpose to bo tried for trea
son. Wo do not purpose to lend nld
and comfort to our enemies. We mean
to attend our own American Red Cross
'affairs."
Former President Taft, who Is chair
man of tho executive, committee, sup
pqrted this view. He snld that when
wounded Germans fell Into the hamjs
of tho American Red Cross they will
get the same treatment as our own
men; but that It would undoubtedly
ho treason to .send supplies to Germany
as we did before wo were forced Into
tho war.
So Americans win give freely, know
ing that every cent Is for our own and
our allies' wounded, and not for tho
enemy.
with the V. S. lings and penants. The
merchants, also, wete loyal tn their
decorations.
Mr Delrirluh presented the Christian
Endeavor with beautiful bouquets pf
red and white carnations andhundredb
of sweet peas as gifts to each delegate.
The registering committee, reception
committee, Juniors arid Intermediates
were onJihaud to meet the Hastings
train Friday evening and the convent.
Ion began. About tlfty delegates came
by Sunday.
Some of the people from a dibtance
tnklug pnrt were: II C. Portwood, of
Edgar former Vice President of the
ninth, district; Miss Grace Hooper
Superintendent of Junior department
work of the state and also Field Secy,
Mr. Hamilton of lloston; Rev. Hamil
ton of Superior; Miss McReynolds, of
Fairfield, who is to be missionary from
our district to Africa and Rev. Knaur
of Hastings. These were all fine in
their lines of work. Tho delegates
were so enthuslostic ond easily enter
tained. The dlsplny of efllclcncy charts and
honor rolls was great. Tho Ong dele
gation of six small Juniors took back
the "honor banner" with them, as
their standing showed they had truly
earned it for this year.
The "got acquainted" social of Fri
day evening was Immensely enjoyed by
every one preseut.
The music by tho choir and that of
the Red Cloud male quartette, Messrs
Walker, Rush, Cottintr aud Thomas,
helped out wonderfully In till pro
grams. The sulos of Theresa Reigle.
Charles Sherer and Katberiuo Thomas
wore very appropriate aud enjoyable.
Everyone that did any part expected
of them has the thanks of every Christ
ian Eudeavorer concerned.
If we could just store up all the
good things given it would be food for
serious thought for sometime to come.
To hoar that Nebraska Christian En
deavor bad reached all the goals meant
for her to reoch, and far in excess,
and to know that Christian Endeaor
work is greater in Nebraska this last
year than ever before, is a great de
light. To have a real, live missionary
go to Africa from our own district is
bhowing the results of Christian tin
deavor work in our district. To notice
what big men and women, education
allyare interested in Christian En
deavor work and to have the privll
edge of hearing these expertb is rjo
little treat.
Mr. Hamilton, of Boston, gave such a
splendid address, Saturday evening, on
"The Principals that Make the C. E
Worth While." He mentioned four
dtflnate essentials service, training,
fellowship and loyalty to the local
church. This did every C. E. present
so much good and made them plan on
what they could do to make their C.
E worth while.
Miss Grace Hooper is certainly a live
wire in any convention. As she goes
from convention to convention she
gathers such a fund of good things
that it is a pleasure to hear her unfold
plans for C.JE. betterment from A toZ.
Rev. Hamilton, of Superior, spoke
on "Eftlclency or Effective C. E." This
was the best address of the convention,
up to this tlmo. "More Efllcient En
deavors" is the motto of C. E. societies,
as well as the slogan of the twentieth
century.
Uev. Knaur, teacher of the llible in
Hastings college, showed his knowledge
of tho Word.in his sermon on Sunday
eveuing. We hope to hear him again
at state convention In Hastings next
fall.
The. convention song? that proven
the most popular and appropriate were
slightly, at tho very time when it should
be tho best, If tho cotiti try's interests
during the wu.r are not to srtffer. What
President Wilson really said was this:
"It is evident to every thinking man
that our industries, on the farms, in
tho ship yards, in the mines, in the
factories, must be made moro prolific
aud moro elllcient". '
A business depression at this tlmo
would be the most serious thing that
could happen to the United Stato?. It
is true we should be "thrifty," but we
tntifct not be miserly.
"Waste is bad," says Howard E. Cof
fln.of the government's Advisory Com
mission of the Council of National De
fense, "but indiscriminate economy is
worse. We need more business, not
less. There Is real danger In hysteria.
Indiscriminate economy will be ruin
ous. Now Is the time to open the
throttle".
Wo are lu tho world's war and we
must win. To do this we must meet
the heavy demands being made ou us
and meet them with the least posslblo
disarrangement of business conditions.
Only a few of us will bo called to
arms. If 2,000,000 men are called to
the colors, It moans that ouly
cent of our population will bo
drawn from business pursuits.
Tho others of us must do our duty
by tho country in some other way than
by shouldering a musket or digging
trenches.
Only successful business can meet
tax levies for war purposes. Aud busi
ness men cannot be successful unless
tho great public, on whom they de
pend for support, continues to patron
ize them as usual.
Don't become timid. Go ahead ns
you have done heretofore Ruy what
you need, ns you need it, and wo will
win this war. Rut throttle business
by unnecessary economy and you are
helping the enemy.
Do your "bit" by keeping bnsiuess
moving as usual.
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A complete line of these
lamps, in various sizes,
now on hand. Come in
and see them. I also
carry a line of fixtures
and supplies.
For wiring and all
things electrical see
E. W. Stevens
Electrical Work : Plumbing
"Onward Christian Soldier" a n d
1916-17 Valuation of Persona! Property
Tho following table gives flic 19IC and 1917 Valuation of personal
property in Webfter county, also the increase and decrease,
as furnished by County Assessor G. W. Hummel.
"Brighten the Corner Where You Are
If we will take to ourselves the spirit!
of these songs we will be ready to do
our C. E. work better than ever before,
and enthusiastic enough to be a dele-
Writes About Trip to Lincoln
Guide Rock, Neb., June 13, 1917.
Dear County Superiuteudeut:
I had a tine tlmo while atteudlngthe
Nebraska Roys and Girls Club Con
gress that was held at the University
Farm.
I arrived In Lincoln about 4:45 p. m.,
Monday, June 4. We went out to the
Judging Pavilion where we had our
headquarters and sleeping rooms. We
got our supper at the Home Economics
Building. After supper we played un
til 8:30 when we went over to another
building where we saw two reels of
pictures about the chicken industry,
by the U. S. Department of Agriculture.
The next day we got up about 5:30 a.
in . took setting up exercises and a
cold shower.
Our classes during the day were
about: (a) Incubators, hatching chicks
and testing eggs, (b) The effect of al
titude and latitude on crops in Nebras
ka, (c) Cattlejudging and Icotures on
beef and dairy types.
In the afternoon the boys and girls
who were at the Congress took part in
the Lincoln Registration Day I'qiade.
After the parade we went out to the
Capitol and shook hands with the Governor.
After we had looked over the Capitol
building and occupied the Senate
Chamber the boys went down to the
Y. M. C A. and went swimming In the
pool.
After supper that evening we went
to tho movies. We saw two reels. One
was about the Pig Club froject and
the other about tho School of Agricul
ture. The next day our classes were about
la) How to care for chickens. (We
visited the University Farm poultry
houses.) (b) Lecture and slides on the
soil, (c) Lecturo aud sheep judging.
Lawn Mowers
If your old lawn mower is not
giving satisfaction do not wafte
time trying to work with it,
or spend your money on repair
bills buy a new one, now.
We have the mower you want
at the price you zvish to pay.
GEO. W. TRINE
RED CLOUD'S LEADING HARDWARE DEALER
CHILDRENS DRESSES
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1017 IncrcuBc Dccrriwu
Guide Hook
Guide Rock Villuge
Beaver Creek
Stillwater
Oak Creek
Oarileld
Pleasant Hill
Cowlcs
CowleB Villnge
Elm Creek
Lino
Bed Cloud
Batln
Olenwood ,
Bladen Village
Potsdam
Blue Hill
Walnut Creek
Inavale
atberton
Harmony
Bed Cloud City
Specials
Total
288,l)2.r)
a-28,lO
235,7!lR
27:2,9:15
233.855
143,005
180,030
8(1.015
132,005
153,330
1 12,025
388.840
179,500
299,015
207,030
21B.63S
340,875
207,455
303,010
247,900
1C9,75
iOO.810
72.445
5,437,070
348,900
300.3GO
28l,870
HOi.OSO
278,025
103,530
200.105
90,105
148,850
204,155
115,715
440,400
231,035
393.330
225.725
258,410
340,420
381,035
371,500
202,510
223,005
591,255
72.455
8 59,075
54,135
32.045
44,770
19,085
13,535
10,120
10,785
50,820
2,790
00,020
52,135
03,715
17,795
30,775
113,580
07,980
44,550
53,390
30,440
10
0,279,225
22,250
455
gate to every big convention, like this I (,1 Carpentry work,
has been deolared. Ul,r entertainment that night was 3
, . . I reels of Him. (u) Butter making, (b)
Uoys Corn Club, (c) Nebraska and
Oregon foot ball eamo.
Center of Nebraska District ' " Thursday wo visited at flie uni-
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ii'iaibji biiuiu uiu uiuiiy iiiiu uuiiuiiik
Red Cross Makes Omaha
803,955
?T"CT!
22,705
lUW.IJMTUH"
Tho readjustment of the Red Cross
territory, giving the Omnha District
the state of Nebraska, is n recognition
of the natural trade territory of the
metropolis.
When the original districting was
made, Nebraska was placed in the
Denver Dictrlct. However, much op
position came from this division be
cause the natural trend of trade and
trade relations from Nebraska are luto
Omaha.
Throughout the state, repeated re
guests came that the readjustment be
made to attach Nebraska to the Omaha
Dibtrict, and the Red Cross Directors
heeded the requests by the reapportion
ment of territory.
Frank Judson, who has been quite
active In Red Cross Campaigns, has
been appointed general director for.the
Omaha District. .
Have a nice line of dresses for
boys and girls. Made in a
good clean factory. Workman
manship is as good as you would
do at home and goods is well
selected in color and quality.
Prices range from 60c to $1 .75
Come in and let me show
you these before buying
there. The museum was the most in
teresting place that I visited.
Out at the farm aro fine, large gar.
dens and they have tomatoes gcttlug
ripe in the green house.
To make things Interesting the boys
were divided into two groups the
Reds and the Itlnes. The one who se
cured tho highest number of points
each day woulH get the flag to put in
their room.
On Friday we all were taken .to the
Orpbeum to a flno show.
While at the farm we all had the
time of our lives but the good and val
uable knowledge that we gained along
agricultural lines is certainly worth
mnnJLtimes more than tho trip cost
us, Jam, . "
, j fi Sincerely yours,
, .:' , , Newton Crowell.
Mrs. Barbara Phares
Agent for Warner Bros, Corsets : Butterick Patterns
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